Jaws by Peter Benchley
Jaws
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Peter Benchley
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Jaws

Jaws #1

Peter Benchley with Erik Steele

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics horror thriller adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again—or for the first time!

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Moods

tense 83%
adventurous 69%
dark 54%
mysterious 25%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.48

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